Question 1

What does Newton's First Law state about an object in motion?

Accepted Answer

An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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An object in motion will eventually slow down without any forces acting on it.

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An object will move faster as its mass increases.

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will always change direction.

Question 2

According to Newton's Second Law, how are force, mass, and acceleration related?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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Mass is inversely proportional to acceleration.

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Acceleration is proportional to mass but not to force.

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Force is equal to mass plus acceleration.

Question 3

What does Newton's Third Law state about forces?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Every force acting on an object will speed it up.

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For every force, there is a greater opposing force.

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Forces can exist without an equal and opposite force.

Question 4

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can produce magnetic fields, and moving magnetic fields can produce electric currents.

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Electricity and magnetism are completely independent of each other.

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Only magnets can create electricity.

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Magnetism can only affect stationary objects.

Question 5

How does gravity affect objects that are not in contact with each other?

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Gravity can exert a force on other objects from a distance.

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Gravity has no effect on small objects.

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Gravity only affects objects in direct contact.

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Gravity only affects large celestial bodies.

Question 6

What are transverse waves?

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Waves in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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Waves that do not carry energy.

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Waves that can only travel through solids.

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Waves in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Question 7

What is the role of gravity in the formation of galaxies?

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Gravity helps pull matter together to form galaxies, stars, and other astronomical bodies.

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Gravity causes galaxies to spread apart.

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Gravity prevents stars from forming.

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Gravity has no effect on galaxies.

Question 8

What does the Rock Cycle illustrate?

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The processes through which rocks change from one type to another.

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The formation of new rocks only.

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The destruction of rocks only.

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The movement of tectonic plates.

Question 9

What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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A process that only favors the strongest organisms.

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A method of breeding organisms with desirable traits.

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An explanation for how all species are equal.

Question 10

What does artificial selection involve?

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The selective breeding of organisms by humans for specific traits.

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The natural process of evolution without human interference.

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Selection based on survival of the fittest.

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The random selection of organisms in nature.

Question 11

What is the relationship described by Newton's Second Law?

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The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

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The relationship between speed and distance.

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The relationship between energy and motion.

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The relationship between temperature and pressure.

Question 12

According to Newton's Third Law, what occurs for every action?

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There is an equal and opposite reaction.

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There is double the action for every reaction.

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The reaction occurs only if the action is strong enough.

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The action continues indefinitely.

Question 13

How does gravity affect objects not in contact with each other?

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Gravity exerts a force that attracts them towards each other.

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Gravity has no effect unless the objects are touching.

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Gravity causes objects to repel each other.

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Gravity only affects objects with mass in contact.

Question 14

What describes the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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In transverse waves, the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in longitudinal waves, it is parallel.

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Transverse waves move faster than longitudinal waves.

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Transverse waves have a higher frequency than longitudinal waves.

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Longitudinal waves require a medium to travel while transverse waves do not.

Question 15

What principle helps explain the formation of galaxies and stars?

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The role of gravity in pulling particles together.

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The expansion of space pushing particles apart.

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The interaction between particles of different masses.

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The rotation of planets around their axis.

Question 16

What does the rock cycle describe?

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The process of rocks changing from one type to another over time.

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The movement of tectonic plates only.

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The cycle of rocks being recycled in nature.

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The formation of rocks under heat.

Question 17

What is the Law of Superposition?

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In undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, older layers are found below younger layers.

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All rock layers are of equal age.

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Rock layers form independently of each other.

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Younger layers are always found below older layers.

Question 18

What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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The equal chance of survival for all species.

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The selection of organisms by human influence.

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The random survival of all organisms in an ecosystem.

Question 19

What is artificial selection?

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The process by which humans breed specific organisms for desired traits.

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The selection of organisms based on their size only.

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The natural process of evolution without human interference.

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The random mating of organisms in nature.

Question 20

What does Newton's First Law state about an object's motion?

Accepted Answer

An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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An object will change its motion based solely on its mass.

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An object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stop moving unless acted on by a force.

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An object will always move in a straight line at constant speed until it runs out of energy.

Question 21

Which law explains that force equals mass times acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Newton's Second Law.

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Newton's First Law

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Gravitational Law

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Newton's Third Law

Question 22

What concept does Newton's Third Law introduce?

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Friction must be overcome for motion to occur.

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All forces can be canceled out completely.

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Mass influences acceleration directly.

Question 23

What do electric currents produce according to the study of Electricity & Magnetism?

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Magnetic fields.

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Sound waves.

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Light waves.

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Electromagnetic waves.

Question 24

What is gravity responsible for in the context of the universe?

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The formation of stars and planets by attracting matter together.

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The movement of galaxies through space.

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The cycling of water in ocean currents.

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The occurrence of earthquakes on Earth.

Question 25

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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Longitudinal waves can travel through a vacuum, while transverse waves cannot.

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Transverse waves are faster than longitudinal waves.

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Transverse waves require a medium, and longitudinal waves do not.

Question 26

What aspect of waves is inversely related to frequency?

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Wavelength.

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Energy

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Amplitude

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Speed

Question 27

What does the Law of Superposition relate to in geology?

Accepted Answer

Determining the relative ages of rock layers and fossils.

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Describing the forces acting on tectonic plates.

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Explaining the behavior of waves in different mediums.

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Calculating the speed of seismic waves.

Question 28

What is the primary source of energy driving convection currents in the Earth?

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Heat from the Earth's interior.

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Electricity from Earth's magnetic field.

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Solar energy from the sun.

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Wind patterns in the atmosphere.

Question 29

How does natural selection contribute to species adaptation?

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It allows organisms with favorable traits to survive and reproduce more successfully.

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It eliminates all weaker organisms from an ecosystem.

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It leads to immediate changes in all members of a species.

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It ensures all organisms evolve at the same rate.

Question 30

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Force equals mass times acceleration.

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Gravity causes objects to fall at a constant rate.

Question 31

Which law describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Newton's Second Law of Motion

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Newton's First Law

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Law of Universal Gravitation

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Newton's Third Law

Question 32

Which of the following is a key principle of Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Force is the product of mass and velocity.

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Mass increases with acceleration.

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Objects in motion stay in motion.

Question 33

What does gravitational force do between two objects?

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It attracts them towards each other.

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It repels them from each other.

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It causes them to rotate.

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It has no effect on their motion.

Question 34

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Electromagnetic wave

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Transverse wave

Question 35

Which of the following shows how waves interact when they pass through different mediums?

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Refraction

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Interference

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Reflection

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Diffraction

Question 36

What is a major factor that influences the speed of a wave?

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The properties of the medium

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The wavelength only

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The frequency only

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The amplitude only

Question 37

In the context of information transfer, what is digitizing?

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Converting information into binary code.

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Transmitting signals through the air.

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Encrypting data for security.

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Compressing files for storage.

Question 38

What role does gravity play in the formation of celestial bodies?

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It causes gas and dust to coalesce into stars and planets.

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It causes uniform motion in galaxies.

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It has no effect on formation.

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It pushes celestial bodies apart.

Question 39

What type of selection involves humans choosing specific animals or plants to breed for desired traits?

Accepted Answer

Artificial selection

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Survival of the fittest

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Sexual selection

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Natural selection

Question 40

What does Newton's First Law of Motion state about an object in motion?

Accepted Answer

An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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An object in motion will accelerate forever.

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An object in motion will eventually come to a stop.

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An object in motion will change direction without any force.

Question 41

According to Newton's Second Law, what is acceleration of an object directly proportional to?

Accepted Answer

The net force acting on the object.

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The object's speed.

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The object's mass.

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The distance the object travels.

Question 42

What is the primary focus of Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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An object will move in the direction of the greatest force.

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Mass is the only factor influencing motion.

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Objects will always come to a complete stop when a force is removed.

Question 43

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

Accepted Answer

Electric currents produce magnetic fields and moving magnets can produce electric currents.

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Electricity is only produced by magnets.

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Electricity and magnetism are completely unrelated.

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Magnetism does not affect electricity.

Question 44

Which of the following best describes gravity?

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A force that attracts all masses toward each other.

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A force that pushes objects away from each other.

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A force that is not affected by distance.

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A force that only acts on large bodies like planets.

Question 45

What are P-waves and S-waves in the context of seismic activity?

Accepted Answer

P-waves are primary waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S-waves are secondary waves that only travel through solids.

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P-waves are surface waves that cause the most damage.

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P-waves are slower than S-waves.

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S-waves can travel through both solids and liquids.

Question 46

How do waves transfer energy?

Accepted Answer

Waves transfer energy through oscillations of particles in a medium.

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Waves can only transfer energy in a vacuum.

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Waves do not transfer energy at all.

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Waves carry matter from one place to another.

Question 47

What is the impact of plate tectonics on the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Plate tectonics cause the movement of continents, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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Plate tectonics prevent any land movement.

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Plate tectonics only affect ocean levels.

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Plate tectonics only create mountains.

Question 48

What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

Accepted Answer

Artificial selection is human-directed breeding while natural selection occurs without human intervention.

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Artificial selection and natural selection are the same.

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Artificial selection happens randomly.

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Natural selection is only applied to plants.

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